Robinson+Cole, a Vault “Top Ranked” Am Law 200 firm, seeks an associate with three to five years of litigation experience to join the Insurance + Reinsurance Practice Group in its Providence or Boston offices.
Robinson+Cole has one of the leading insurance litigation and insurance coverage practices in the United States. This role is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our insurance litigation attorneys in our Providence office, whose growing practice covers all six New England states and involves first party, third party, bad faith and subrogation coverage disputes and litigation for a diverse array of clients.
We seek a highly motivated attorney with strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and law firm or equivalent litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be responsive, professional, and diligent, and will have a keen interest in a variety of insurance work. The candidate will be expected to assume substantial responsibility for all aspects of case management, including as-needed research, drafting motions and briefs, engaging in and managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and drafting coverage opinions. Prior experience in insurance coverage, subrogation, and/or other insurance-related litigation is helpful, but not required for this position. Significant on-the-job training and mentoring will be provided to the selected candidate.
Please note that all R+C attorneys must be admitted in the state of their primary office location. Admission to the Rhode Island bar is also required for this position. Additional bar admissions, especially to the bars of other New England states, are helpful.
Robinson & Cole LLP is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program. Click to view our E-Verify notices.
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, paid vacation, paid sick days, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of other benefits.
Robinson+Cole is an AmLaw 200 law firm established over 179 years ago, with a deeply-rooted culture of collaboration, civility and inclusion. The Mansfield Rule Certified-Plus firm has more than 250 lawyers in eleven offices throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Florida and California, serving regional, national, and international clients, from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Attorneys at Robinson+Cole collaborate among eleven main practices areas, advising clients across a myriad of industries such as construction, education, energy, exempt organizations, financial institutions, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, coastal ports, real estate, telecommunication, and technology. The firm hosts a number of blogs offering insights on trends and developments relating to some of these areas.
A distinguishing feature of the Robinson+Cole culture is a significant commitment to community service, as exhibited by the firm’s pro bono and other volunteer activities. More than 90 Robinson+Cole lawyers fulfill over 200 leadership positions among (more than 200) community and other non-profit organizations.
Robinson+Cole makes a commitment not only to our clients'... needs and to our community, but also to the recruiting and training of new associates. Early in 2020, the firm hired its first Chief Talent Officer to be responsible for lawyer training, mentoring, career progression, and overall talent management. First-year associates gain a thorough introduction to the practice of law at Robinson+Cole through its Professional Development Program. Orientation to the firm begins with a comprehensive introduction to administrative procedures and personnel, firm systems, practice area functions, and expectations for new associates. Incoming associates are matched with senior and junior-level mentors who commit themselves to provide guidance and insight into the practice of law and the firm culture of Robinson+Cole.
The associate professional development program is designed to facilitate the transition from law student, law clerk or junior attorney to practicing lawyer at Robinson+Cole. Training is provided on both a firm wide scale and a practice-specific basis. Throughout the year, the firm conducts monthly seminars including topics such as pro bono work, client relations skills, and practice administration as well as a luncheon discussion series that addresses various hot topics in the law that are of interest to the firm’s lawyers. As a tool to further assist ongoing training and learning, the firm has created a state-of-the-art mock trial room, which enables litigation lawyers to prepare witnesses more effectively and work on trial strategies. The facility is also used for the highly engaging firm-wide mock trial competition. In addition, the firm's Professional Development Committee develops and presents mandatory in-house seminars geared toward attorneys at all levels. Robinson+Cole's philosophy is to hire associates who will eventually become the future of the firm.
